Creative legal thinking
*This program is not currently open for application.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree
- ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree
*This program is not currently open for application.
Prepare for work as a legal practitioner and pursue your passion for writing and publishing with this double degree.
From your first year you will engage in active-learning experiences and gain practical legal skills such as observing volunteer lawyers conduct client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
In this program you will:
- Develop advanced written communication and analytical skills for a career in law or other fields such as government, arts, media or the creative industries.
- Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in USC's Moot Court.
- Further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
- Have the option to complete Law Honours, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Government legal officer
- Journalist
- Technical writer
Program structure
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Learning in Australian Landscapes
LAW102 Discovering Science
LAW103 Individual Learner Needs
LAW104 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
LAW202 Teaching Reading and Writing
LAW203 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
LAW204 Assessing Learning
LAW205 Teaching HASS in Primary School
LAW206 Teaching Arts in the Primary School
LAW301 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
LAW302 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
LAW303 Teaching HPE in Primary School
LAW304 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy
LAW401 Teaching Science: The Sky is the Limit
LAW402 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
LAW403 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW404 Diversity and Inclusion
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Teaching the Australian Curriculum: Languages
LAW310 Teacher as Global Practitioner
LAW311 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
LAW312 Teacher as Researcher
LAW313 Using Data for Learning
LAW315 Leadership in Clinical Practice
LAW318 Research in Health Care
LAW405 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge
LAW406 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
LAW407 Special Project: Translating Knowledge into Practice
LAW408 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
LAW409 Quantitative Research Methods
LAW410 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW411 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW412 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW414 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW415 Torts A
LAW416 Torts B
LAW417 Contracts A
LAW418 Contracts B
LAW419 Property A
LAW420 Property B
LAW421 Constitutional Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Equity & Trusts
LAW441 Corporations Law
Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Civil Procedure
CMN103 Administrative Law
CMN107 Professional Conduct
CMN116 Evidence
CMN117 Regulation
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Commercial Law
CMN213 Children & the Law
CMN246 Law Professional Practice
CMN247 Competition and Consumer Law
CMN260 Building & Construction Law #
CMN266 Indigenous Legal Issues #
CMN304 Advocacy
CMN320 Legal Dispute Resolution
CMN352 Planning and Environment Law(24 units)
CMN313 Elder Law and Succession
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level courses, including core courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependant on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law is available for high performing students and approval from the Program Coordinator